Only on eccie would the pure christmas gift of giving to others turn into a hater fest by a select few. I really enjoyed reading all the positive posts by those in the spirit of giving and even those in the spirit of receiving
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From Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, I give 60% of what I make in or out of the hobby plus 100% of tips to local charity for veterans. I really haven't advertised it in the past, but what I've learned this year is that people want to share in the giving process and I have found some very generous gentlemen in the SA area. I've been very blessed in my life and Vets have a very special place in my heart.
This will be my first Christmas alone but I've always found giving to be much more rewarding than the typical holiday traditions. Perhaps the ladies on the board who are spending the holiday alone might want to get together, feed the homeless and then have our own celebration